Stockland Chairman, Tom Pockett, announced the appointment of Laurence Brindle as a non-executive director to the Stockland Board effective immediately. Mr. Brindle has extensive experience in the acquisition, development and management of landmark property assets. His executive career included 21 years with QIC where he served in various senior positions including a long term member of QIC's Investment Strategy Commit ee and Head of Global Real Estate where he was responsible for a $9 billion portfolio. Mr. Brindle is currently the Chairman of both National Storage REIT and Waypoint REIT. He is a former chairman of the Shopping Centre Council of Australia and has previously been a director of Westfield Retail Trust and Scentre Group.